Tamil Nadu Holidays 2024

If you are from Tamil Nadu and looking for a list of Tamil Nadu holidays in 2024, this page is for you. The state government of Tamil Nadu announced the list of public and regional holidays for 2024. Tamil Nadu, a southern Indian state, is the eleventh-biggest state in the country by area. Chennai is the biggest capital city of Tamil Nadu.

FestivalDateDay
New Year's day01 JanuaryMonday
Republic Day
26 January
Friday
Holi
25 March
Monday
Good Friday
29 MarchFriday
Eid-ul-Fitr11 AprilThursday
Thomas Jones Day22 JuneSaturday
U Tirot Sing Day17 JulyWednesday
Id-Ul-Zuha
17 JuneMonday
Independence Day
15 August
Thursday
Janmashtami
26 AugustMonday
Gandhi Jayanti
02 October
Wednesday
Durga Ashtami11 OctoberFriday
Dussehra
12 October
Saturday
Diwali
01 NovemberFriday
Seng Kut Snem23 NovemberSaturday
Christmas Day
25 December
Wednesday

Destinations to visit in Tamil Nadu during holidays

Chennai:  It I s renowned for its temples, culture, and beaches. The major tourist points in the city include Kapileshwar Temple and Marina Beach. You can spend 2-3 days experiencing the real beauty of the city, which is nearer to Kanchipuram and Mahabalipuram.

Mahabalipuram: The city is famous for its beaches and temples like Chennai. You can spend 1-2 days visiting the major tourist points such as Pancha Rathas and Shore Temple.

Kanyakumari: The city of Kanyakumari is well-known for its distinctive tradition, temples, and beaches. People can plan a 1-2-day tour of this city to explore the beauty of Vivekananda Rock Memorial and Thiruvalluvar Statue.

Madurai: Madurai is an ideal tourist destination to spend holidays in Tamil Nadu. The city houses a vast number of beautiful temples. Meenakshi Amman temple is the major tourist center in the city.

Kodaikanal: Kodaikanal, a small hill station, is the most attractive tourist destination to spend holidays in Tamil Nadu. Dolphin’s Nose is a prime tourist place in the city. You can spend 1-2 days.